Country Boxes
COUNTRY STYLE
Functional pieces made with local materials that can stand the test of time have defined antique and vintage country furniture around the world.
Country style has varied based on regional tastes, from French Country with tufted sofas and cane-framed beds to American Country with stately Windsor chairs and tables built of pine. Each is imbued with touches that are often described as rustic, a style that is inclusive of a range of decorating modes such as country and farmhouse. Exposed wood, traditional fabrics, natural colors and a sense of heritage through distressed surfaces and handcrafted design are all attributes of country-style interiors.
Country furniture and decor can encompass movements from across centuries that reflect rural life, such as French Provincial, which emerged in the 17th century, Black Forest, which became popular in early-19th-century Switzerland with sculptural furniture carved with animals and Adirondack style, with chairs that debuted in the United States in the early 20th century and became a rustic favorite.
The design of country-style furniture isn’t guided by fleeting trends or elite tastes. Sofas upholstered with animal hide, desks made of oak or pine that show off the grain of their material and dining room tables balanced on sturdy square legs are all popular examples of country furniture. Although the aesthetics of country furniture are eclectic, the pieces are unified by meticulous construction that favors utility over ornamentation.
Contemporary country interiors usually have muted palettes, with white walls and calming shades of blue, where heirloom pieces mingle with vintage baskets and gingham textiles. Unpretentious and timeless, country furniture adds warmth to any home, whether it’s a cabin in the woods or an urban loft apartment.
Find a collection of antique and vintage country tables, seating, decorative objects and more furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Country
French Majolica Beehive Honey Pot Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica beehive honey pot circa 1930.
Category
1930s French Vintage Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Scandinavian Antique Wooden Chest Box Shrine Handpainted, Love Gift Dated 1846
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Original Scandinavian antique chest box from 1846, most likely from Sweden where we found it.
The chest box is made from pine wood and is ...
Category
1840s Scandinavian Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
Tramp Art Wood Box. 1850 - 1880
Located in CADALSO, ES
Very hard to find in this original condition, with no restaurations.
Category
1870s German Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes
Located in Nantucket, MA
19th Century Graduated Stack of Paint Decorated Pantry Boxes, circa 1880, comprising five shaved splint bentwood pantry boxes with straight overlaps fastened via wooden pegs, in late...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
Majolica Money Bank Cat Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Money Bank Cat Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Money or Coin Bank Elephant Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Money or Coin Bank Elephant Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Spanish Hand Painted Domed Wedding Box with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Spain, circa 1920. The colorful box with arched top, stands on small gilt painted turned legs, and is dressed with a wo...
Category
Early 20th Century Spanish Country Boxes
Materials
Wood, Paint
19th Century Majolica Beehive Honey Pot Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica beehive honey pot attributed to Luneville, circa 1890.
"miel du gatinais".
Category
1890s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Money Bank Wolf Austria, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Money Bank Wolf Austria, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Austrian Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Coin Bank Boar Massier Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Extremely rare French Majolica Coin Bank Boar Massier Circa 1890.
Actually the only boar coin bank known.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Money or Coin Bank Dog Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Money or Coin Bank Dog Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Scandinavian Wooden Box
Located in High Point, NC
This wooden box was produced in Scandinavian, circa 1900. A patinated clack box showing signs of a timeworn existence, featuring original metal hardware. Deftly nailed and joined wit...
Category
19th Century Scandinavian Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Northern Swedish Mid-Size Chest
Located in Kramfors, SE
Antique northern Swedish chest in original condition. The chest is an attractive mid size where it’s large enough to be practical as well as stylish while not being too overwhelming....
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Pine
Antique Orchies Majolica Pig Money Bank
By Orchies
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica money bank pig with a bag Orchies circa 1900.
Small hairline and bubbles on the glaze.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
Delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...
Category
1940s Portuguese Vintage Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
Antique English Mercantile or Bakery "Flour" Bin, in Original Faux Grain Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English mercantile or country store, or bakery "Flour" bin with painted faux wood grain. IDEA container for dog food, Makes for a great prop for your ...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Metal
Antique English Bakery or Mecantile "Flour" Bin, in Original Faux Grain Paint
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English bakery "Flour" bin or storage bin, with painted faux wood grain. Would be a great pet food holder to keep mice out and the smell of dog food o...
Category
1910s English Vintage Country Boxes
Materials
Metal
Decorative Re Painted 19th Century Wine Box, Trug
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Decorative re painted 19th century wine box, trug.
A delightful piece painted over, advertising Ross’s wine & spirits stores.
The Carrier is made in pine ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Country Boxes
Materials
Pine
Majolica Trompe L'oeil Napkin Egg Basket Box Sarreguemines
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica napkin Trompe l'oeil box or basket/tureen with an egg on the handle signed Sarreguemines.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Faience, Ceramic
19th Century Original Swedish Blue Pine Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Northern Swedish blue pine box from Hälsingland in northern Sweden. The box is from the 19th century and likely from the village Norrala. The box was likely a friargåva, a gift given...
Category
Mid-19th Century Swedish Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Pine
Majolica Ostrich Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica ostrich tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Italian Handmade Tuscan Siena Yellow Food Storage Box for Beans
Located in Milan, IT
An Italian 19th century lidded beechwood box, an antique food storage container suitable for dried legumes, as per the Italian inscription FAVE GRECHE, meaning Greek Beans, a common ...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
Early 19th Century Bright Blue Swedish Antique Travelling Box
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish hand-made antique blue traveling box from the 1820s to 1830. This charming little box has bright blue original paint and hand wrought hardware in iron. The box was used to st...
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
French Majolica Hound Medor Tobacco Jar Saint Clement
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica hound Medor tobacco jar Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Majolica Money Bank Squirrel Onnaing, Circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank squirrel signed Onnaing, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Early 19th Century French Boite À Sel or Salt Box
Located in Winter Park, FL
An early 19th century French boite à sel, or salt box, made of solid oak. Hinged lid with tacked leather tabs. A simple handcrafted box with nice proportio...
Category
Early 19th Century French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Iron
Antique Wooden Bucket
Located in New York, NY
Antique wooden milk farm bucket. Wooden bucket pail having heavy hand forged iron banding. Two solid wooden handles specifically for titling the bucket t...
Category
1890s Chinese Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Iron
Small Majolica Pate White Rabbit Tureen
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica white rabbit pate tureen or box circa 1950 signed Caugant.
2 tureens available.
Category
1950s French Vintage Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Money Bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank Tom Terrier Saint Clement, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Original Painted Dovetailed Document Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century original taupe painted dovetailed document box from New England. The original brass handled.
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Wood
Antique Polychrome Delft Hand Painted 17th Century Portuguese Ceramic Tureen/Lid
Located in Coimbra, PT
delft polychrome Portuguese hand painted ceramic covered tureen with lid and under plate, hand painted 17th century, tin glazed faience with floral, hunting and bird motif, early 20t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic, Delft
19th Century Rare Miniature Wooden Bible Box in Original Paint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century most rare and unusual original painted miniature bible box with original painted surface and gilding. This early gem has original iron hi...
Category
19th Century American Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Iron
Majolica Money Bank, Basket with Cat and Mouse Onnaing
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica basket with cat seeking a mouse Onnaing, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Majolica Duck Bank
Located in Austin, TX
19th century French Majolica money bank duck. No maker's mark.
Category
1890s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Yellow Duck Bank, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Antique French Majolica yellow duck money bank, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Painted Dresser Mirror with Fan Carved Pediment from Mid-19th Century England
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Green painted dresser mirror from 1840s England. The tilt mirror is flanked by two ionic columns and a floating frieze with carved fan pediment a...
Category
19th Century English Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Mirror, Paint, Wood
18th Century French Normand Painted Wedding Box with Bird and Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautifully executed antique wedding trunk was crafted in Normandy France, circa 1780. The colorful box with arched top, is embellished with the original iron lock plate and top...
Category
Late 18th Century French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Paint, Wood
Majolica Money Bank Frog Onnaing, Circa 1900
By Onnaing
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica money bank frog signed Onnaing, Circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Country Boxes
Materials
Ceramic
Country boxes for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Country boxes for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage boxes created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, case pieces and storage cabinets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Country boxes made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and Scandinavia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original boxes, popular names associated with this style include Onnaing, Michel Caugant, Saint Clément, and Choisy-le-Roi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for boxes differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $200 and tops out at $2,931 while the average work can sell for $485.
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